National Center for PTSD 2005Received small-arms fire – 94%Know someone who was seriously injured or killed – 86%Saw dead or seriously injured Americans – 68%Handled or uncovered human remains - 51%Shot at or directed fire at the enemy – 77%Responsible for the death of an enemy combatant – 48%Responsible for the death of a noncombatant – 28%

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